As a seller of a property, you will legally need to provide a legitimate CoC certificate in order for the transfer to go through.
The price of a CoC certificate starts anywhere from R850 – R1500+, this cost may depend on the type as well as the size of the premises.
R850.00 – R1500+ will cover the cost of the certificate only, if there are any changes to be made to the electrical components of the premises, this will need to be paid over and above the cost. A CoC ensures that:
- Your property has been earthed and bonded professionally by a qualified electrician
- Your property’s electrical work will be in line with the required rules
- All electrical circuits are functioning correctly and efficiently.
- Your property is safe against any potential shocks or fires.
An Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoc) is.
To guarantee the electrical work on your property is in agreement with the South African National Standards as stipulated in the Electrical Installations Occupational Health and Safety Act an Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC) is a document that is needed.
Even before a property can be transferred, it is the homeowners duty to provide an authentic Electrical Compliance Certificate in addition to an electrical fence certificate of compliance.
A CoC certificate is needed for any home that has the following electrical items: DBboard, lights, swimming pools, geysers, wiring and plugs.
Qualified electrical contractors should be registered with the Department Of Labour (D.O.L), before they can issue a CoC electrical certificate, this can be verified by the E.C.A (Electrical Contractors Association) or the Department of Labour.
See below what is Qualified Electrician will carry out during and Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECoC inspection
- Ensure the type of wiring system is safe and in good condition.
- Ensure that the fuse box is fitted with a trip switch
- Ensure that switches, sockets and light fittings are working properly.
- Check that the premises are earthed and bonded correctly.
- Make sure that the switch box is labelled properly and includes the correct warnings.
- Make certain there is no damage or wear and tear
- Ensure the electrical main switch is compliant with regulation.
For how many years is a COC Certificate valid for?
A Coc certificate is not valid forever, a home buyer can not give the home buyer the initial CoC certificate, if it is more than two years old, and then if it is not older that two years you need to stipulate that no modifications have been made to the electrical components of the ht house in the last three months. The reason for this is to ensure that any modifications or additions that have been made to the electrical components of the house are still in line with the necessary regulations.
What the Electrician is responsible for
Trained electricians must register for CoC every single year. In spite of all the electrical work performed, every electrician will need to register with the appropriate authority each year.
To check the status of the electrician who is completing the electrical work you need to consult with the Electrical Contracting Board of South Africa and the Department of Labour, and you will get the electricians registration card and the accreditation certificate.
What is the home seller obligated for?
As a seller of a property it is your responsibility to make sure the property has a legitimate CoC in addition to organizing an electrical evaluation just before the property can be registered in the buyer’s name. When the electrical work has been completed the seller will need to get a new ECoC.
The cost of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)?
The starting cost for an Electrical Compliance Certificate can range from R850, this cost will depend on the sort of premises as domestic, commercial and industrial properties will have different costs.
The above costing only covers the cost of the certificate, anything that needs to be altered regarding the electrical components of the premises will need to be paid for over and above this price. When all the electrical components are all in line with the required regulations the qualified electrician will give the owner the CoC.
As soon as new electrical modifications have been concluded will my Certificate of Compliance (CoC) still stand?
Any alterations made to the electrical components on the property that currently has a CoC will need another CoC certificate for the additions or modifications, thus always keeping them both all together.
How many hours will it take for a qualified electrician to evaluate and issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for the property?What is the estimated time for a qualified electrician to evaluate and provide a Certificate of Compliance (CoC for a property?
The assessment could take in between two or three hours depending upon the size of the property.
